Information On UK Flights To Greece

Greece climate which is a blend of hot and sunny, and its early history and culture, has made it a popular tourist travel destination.

Various flights from UK to Greece with different carriers are available. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (with airport code: ATH) in Athens, is the largest airport in Greece. Thessaloniki or Makedonia International, located in north, also operates direct flights from UK. The country’s national airline is the Olympic Airlines, by which you can directly fly from Heathrow to Athens, or Thessaloniki. You can also or select the British Airways. The prices are very reasonable.

Many charter flights to Greek Islands from the UK travel as opposed to mainland Greece, though, Monarch offers flights to Preveza / Lefkas on the west coast; and cheap airline Easyjet has flights for Athens and Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki is the largest city in this region, and the second largest in Greece. The city gives you the opportunity to explore its 3000 year history, whilst within reach are over 300 miles of beaches on the Halkidiki Peninsula, as well as the Mount Olympus coast and several archaeological sites.

Thessaloniki reflects its diverse cultural heritage and has several Byzantine monuments and churches, many among which are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, plus architectural sites from Ottoman period; and from a previously leading Jewish population.

White Tower, a popular attraction is a tower of 16th century. It now houses the Museum of Byzantine Cultures, although you may get on top of the tower to enjoy immense views of the neighbouring area. The Upper Town or ‘Ano Poli’ has several attractive cobbled streets and conventional houses, while the Byzantine Churches differ in age, from 5th to the 14th century.

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in the country. It also has a National Park. This was not chiefly urbanized for the visitors although in order to uphold the area, and hence to get to the top of the mountain, the best way is trekking.

Greece experiences a Mediterranean type of weather in its coasts, which includes Athens. From April to November, you are ensured of a hot and dry climate. The rainy season in Athens is from mid-October to mid-April. The average high temperature in July is 33.5C (92F); whilst the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 5.2C (41F).